Castelli Vela Gilet

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Castelli have always innovated taking inspiration from anywhere that might provide an edge - as such the Vela Gilet takes Dyneema® yarns as used in high performance sails to make an ultra-light, windproof, waterproof and virtually indestructable gil

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Castelli have always innovated taking inspiration from anywhere that might provide an edge - as such the Vela Gilet takes Dyneema® yarns as used in high performance sails to make an ultra-light, windproof, waterproof and virtually indestructable gil

Top Features:

Dyneema® sailcloth front is windproof and waterproof

DWR-finished stretch woven inserts for water repellent breathability

YKK® Vislon® zipper for easy opening and closing

Folds away to almost nothing when not needed

WEIGHT: 65g (Large)

Windproofness 5/5

Waterproofness 4/5

Insulation 3/5

Breathability 2/5

Information

100% Polyurethane

Product Data

Fit: Performance

MTB: Yes

High Visibility: No

Road: Yes

Description

Technology from Another Tough Sport

The incredible light weight and compactibility of the Vela Vest comes from leading sail making fabric fromAmerica’s Cup racing. This wind- and waterproof fabric uses Dyneema® yarns for near-bulletproof strength and durability. You’ve seen Dyneema® as the white core yarns in rock-climbing ropes, and it’s also used in bulletproof vests. This fabric comes straight from sailing, where ultralight weight and extreme tensile strength come together in a sport where cost doesn’t matter. Only winning matters. Castelli finish off the vest with water-repellent DWR-coated 50-gram stretch woven inserts for breathability. You get front wind protection and significant water protection in a piece that folds down to almost nothing when you stash it in your pocket.

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Size Guide

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Castelli Cycle Clothing

X Small

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Extra Extra Large

XXXL

A. Chest

cm

88cm

92cm

96cm

100cm

105cm

110cm

115cm

B. Waist

cm

76cm

80cm

84cm

88cm

93cm

98cm

103cm

C. Hips

cm

90cm

94cm

98cm

102cm

107cm

112cm

117cm

D. Inside Leg

cm

81cm

82cm

83cm

84cm

85cm

86cm

87cm

Castelli Cycle Clothing

X Small

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Extra Extra Large

XXXL

A. Chest

inches

341⁄2″

36″

38″

39″

411⁄2″

431⁄2″

451⁄2″

B. Waist

inches

30″

311⁄2″

33″

341⁄2″

361⁄2″

381⁄2″

401⁄2″

C. Hips

inches

351⁄2″

37″

381⁄2″

40″

42″

44″

46″

D. Inside Leg

inches

32″

321⁄2″

321⁄2″

33″

331⁄2″

34″

341⁄2″

Returns

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Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Julian65 from
Excelent inovation. Very very goodPerfect for warming up during changing seasons. Super light and packable.

Date published: 2017-10-31

Rated 5 out of
5 by
JasoneBV from
excellent light weight vestThough the material is noisey to handle it doesn't make any noise while riding and is great against the wind and rain

Date published: 2017-06-08

Rated 2 out of
5 by
stuKOM from
not what I'd hoped forWanted a top of the range gilet so had hoped that this product would have been the answer.
Whilst it is extremely well made and not doubt an excellent wind, rain stopper I had to return item as I couldn't put up with the noise it made whilst wearing it.
The material appears to be a sail material and hence each movement you make is rewarded with a crinkling sound similar to if you were wearing multiple plastic bags.
In addition the material is quite stiff so not particularly comfortable.
I commend Castrelli for trying a different material but for me back to the drawing board